Focuslight Technologies develops variable beam laser system for semiconductor manufacturing
10 August 2022
Focuslight Technologies has announced Flux H Series - a variable beam laser system for pan-semiconductor manufacturing processes
Optics
New CO2 laser optics for cutting stainless-steel precision gaskets
14 July 2022
The optics are direct field replacements for Amada, Coherent, Cincinnati, Epilog, Mazak, Synrad, Trumpf, and Universal lasers
Laser Research Optics introduces replacement optics for Chinese engraving lasers
14 June 2022
A line of field-replacement optics for lower cost Chinese engraving lasers has been introduced by Laser Research Optics
Excelitas Technologies Introduces Linos F-Theta Ronar 251mm Telecentric Lenses
22 April 2022
LINOS F-Theta Ronar 251mm Telecentric Lenses can be used in drilling, welding, cutting, structuring and additive manufacturing
Optotune has developed a new generation of focus-tunable lenses for 3D laser applications.
Liquid lenses to enhance fast, compact 3D focus control
11 April 2022
With a new product generation of focus-tunable lenses for NIR and green wavelengths with integrated optical feedback, Optotune is enabling new industrial applications
Laser Components introduces polychromatic beam splitters for process monitoring solutions
22 February 2022
Laser Components has developed mirrors that transmit the signal for cameras in the infrared range and in the visible range
The Light Tunnel Generator improves cutting efficiency and effectiveness
PowerPhotonic launches new beam shaper for high power laser cutting & welding at Photonics West
26 January 2022
The 'Light Tunnel Generator' saves costs by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of high power laser cutting
Edmund Optics offers two new objectives from AdlOptica
28 November 2021
Edmund Optics now offers two new objectives from AdlOptica that enable a growing range of laser optics applications
CO2 laser cutting lenses introduced for big steel fabrications
3 November 2021
Laser Research Optics CO2 Laser Lenses are offered in 1” to 2” O.D. sizes with thicknesses ranging from 0.250” to 0.380” and feature focal lengths from 3” to 10” in 0.5” increments
Laser Research Optics Introduces Advanced Optical Cleaning Kit for CO2 lasers
6 October 2021
The Advanced Optical Cleaning Kit for CO2 Laser Lenses features simple instructions and everything necessary to clean lenses in the field to prevent debris from accumulating and impairing cut quality and lens life
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Mauritz Möller and Philipp Scheible, of Trumpf, share a multi-spot approach to achieve optimum welds in the manufacture of power electronics housings
Mauritz Möller and Philipp Scheible share a multi-spot approach to achieve optimum welds in the manufacture of power electronics housings
Michael Hustedt, Oliver Seffer and Alexander Hilck, of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, on how to enclose a high-power joining process for steel plates up to 30mm thick
Michael Hustedt, Oliver Seffer and Alexander Hilck, of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, on how to enclose a high-power joining process for steel plates up to 30mm thick
Lasers offer a non-contact, fast, flexible and cost-effective tool for cutting sheets across a range of industries. (Shutterstock/Parilov)
Specialist laser integrator Cyan Tec shares some of the latest developments taking place in the field of sheet metal cutting
Integrators such as GFH Micromachining, 3D Micromac, and LLT Applikation develop complete laser micromachining systems featuring all the laser, motion control, software, and safety components required to realise high-quality applications (Image: GFH Micromachining)
Looking at the market trends integrators are having to respond to when developing new systems
Jan Keuntje and Peter Jäschke have developed a macroscopic finite element model to help establish laser cutting in serial CFRP component production
Jan Keuntje and Peter Jäschke, of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, have developed a macroscopic finite element model to help establish laser cutting in serial CFRP component production
Laser technologies will have to continue to evolve to keep up with the need of the electronics industry. (Image: Shutterstock/raigvi)
Electronics manufacturing presents both significant opportunities and formidable challenges for developers of laser materials processing technologies
Handheld laser cleaning devices are a popular choice in industry for delivering the beam to the workpiece. (Image: Shutterstock/Surasak_Photo)
The basics of laser cleaning, the systems involved, and the benifts it offers over conventional cleaning techniques
Paul Butler-Smith and Tian Long See demonstrate how the surface friction of stainless-steel medical tools can be reduced using pulsed and ultrashort-pulsed laser processing
Paul Butler-Smith and Tian Long See, of the MTC, demonstrate how the surface friction of stainless-steel medical tools can be reduced using pulsed and ultrashort-pulsed laser processing
Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
